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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.47, 863.20 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.47, 863.20 and 251.07 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.47 : 863.20 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.47/863.20 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.47x = 863.20 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.47x = 216,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,723.62/575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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